Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic Daniel Nesta Curtis, conductor Program: John Adams: The Wound Dresser Barbara York: Concerto for Tuba and Orchestra (“War and Rumors of War”) Claudia Shassberger, tuba (undergraduate winner of the 2025 Philharmonic Soloists Competition) Dimitri Shostakovich: Symphony No. 9 Cost: $10 Regular Admission $5 Senior Citizen (65+) Admission All students, along with CMU/Pitt […]

Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic Gerard Schwarz, conductor Program: Howard Hanson: Lament for Beowolf , op. 25 Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 1 Cost: $10 Regular Admission $5 Senior Citizen (65+) Admission All students, along with CMU/Pitt faculty and staff, are free w/ valid ID

Our 2025–26 MainStage Live season concludes with a return of the remarkable Juilliard String Quartet, which opened our inaugural season 65 years ago. Originally founded in 1946 and described by The Boston Globe as “the most important American quartet in history,” the ensemble engages deeply with the classics while embracing the mission of championing new […]

The Carnegie Mellon University All University Orchestra presents its spring concert on Sunday, March 29th at 4:30 PM at Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland. Under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey Klefstad, the orchestra will perform three outstanding works: Mozart’s graceful and sparkling Flute Concerto No. 2, Bizet’s vibrant and colorful Carmen Suite No. 1, drawn […]

Carnegie Mellon Wind Ensemble George Vosburgh, Director Stephen Story, Associate Director The Carnegie Mellon Wind Ensemble utilizes a flexible instrumentation of winds, brass, and percussion to perform repertoire from standard concert band works to contemporary compositions of various instrumental combinations. Program: Vincent Persichetti Symphony No. 6 for Band – Vincent Persichetti Cindy McTee Double Play […]

Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic Daniel Nesta Curtis, conductor Program: New works from 10 student composers: Will Berick Jack Brink Mikey Donica Grace Holloway Alex Irwin James Krom Chris Renaud Jocelyn Selby Ian Tam Felix Urena Cost: Free and open to the public; Tickets required.

Pianist Marc-André Hamelin, “a performer of near-superhuman technical prowess” (The New York Times), is known worldwide for his unrivaled technique and musicianship. Equal parts intimate and virtuosic, Hamelin’s program ranges […]

Daniel Nesta Curtis, Interim Director of Orchestral Studies Thomas W. Douglas, Director of Choral and Opera Studies Program: Arr. Robert Page - Ki Mitzion Arr. K. Lee Scott - A Welsh Lullaby J. S. Bach - Magnificat Ottorino Respighi - Fountains of Rome Ottorino Respighi - Pines of Rome Leroy Anderson - Sleigh Ride Cost: […]

Enjoy Bach’s beloved Brandenburg Concertos in a rare performance of the complete set. Presented in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University School of Music, this special holiday concert features CMU faculty and students, along with soloists from our very own Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Carnegie Music Hall will come alive with all six Brandenburg Concertos, some of […]

Experience an exhilarating musical journey at "Espansiva," featuring the All University Orchestra under the direction of Jeffrey Klefstad. This free concert opens with the vibrant rhythms of Arturo Márquez's "Conga del Fuego Nuevo," continues with Beethoven's spirited Symphony No. 1, and culminates in Carl Nielsen's expansive Symphony No. 3, "Espansiva"—a breathtaking work that celebrates the […]

Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic Daniel Nesta Curtis, Interim Director of Orchestral Studies Program: Maurice Ravel - Introduction and Allegro Grace Kukuchi, harp (Winner of the 2025 CMU Philharmonic Soloists Competition, Graduate Division) Nancy Galbraith - The Forest Cathedral(World Premiere) Stephen Schultz - flute David Harding - viola Ludwig Von Beethoven - Symphony no. 7 Cost: $10 […]

“Visions of Peace” celebrates the resilience of the human spirit through works that meditate on conflicts of the past and present. The Sphinx Virtuosi chamber orchestra, which The Washington Post has described as having “immeasurable power, unwavering command, and soulful beauty,” partners with rising star cellist Sterling Elliott for this unforgettable performance. Returning with a […]